Condé Nast Johansens has revealed the winners of their 2016 UK & Ireland Awards for Excellence: Best Newcomer or Back on the Scene – Cliveden House, Berkshire, England Reborn further to a 16-month revamp to the public spaces, guest rooms and suites, the epic Cliveden House is reliving its glory days. Almost SO grand, opulent and downright English it seems too … [Read more...]
The Hotel Inspector is back and looking for businesses to transform…
Are you a hotelier, guest house or B&B proprietor in desperate need of a helping hand with business? Or perhaps you’ve recently stayed somewhere that you feel could benefit from the no-nonsense approach of the Hotel Inspector? If so, the team would love to hear from you. Now in its twelfth series The Hotel Inspector is one of the most popular on the channel, with … [Read more...]
Amaris Hospitality appoints new MD to Jurys Inn
Amaris Hospitality, the leading hotel investment and hospitality group, has appointed Jason Carruthers as Managing Director of Jurys Inn. Carruthers will take up his role in early January 2016 and will be responsible for the management of the Jurys Inn hotel chain and continuing its strong performance. Working closely with the Amaris Hospitality management team, and … [Read more...]
Craig Jackson is Northcote’s new General Manager
Acorn Award winner Craig Jackson has been promoted from hotel manager to general manager at Northcote, the four-red-AA star, 26-bedroom hotel in Langho, Lancashire, which has undergone a £7m expansion and refurbishment over the past three years. Craig Jackson, 27, has worked for the Northcote Leisure Group for 10 years, when he joined Ribble Valley Inns as a part-time waiter … [Read more...]
Airbnb’s significant presence in London
According to an analysis by STR Global, Airbnb represents a significant and growing share of the accommodations market in London. “Across Europe, alternative accommodations are not a new phenomenon; pensions, pub accommodation, hostels and family stays have long existed,” said Elizabeth Winkle, STR Global’s managing director. “What has changed is the distribution platform … [Read more...]